Azerbaijan. Comprehensive data protection. Act
Law on Personal DataLaw of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Personal Data (No. 998-IIIQ of 11 May 2010)
In force
Partly verified
Low confidence.DLA Piper page last reviewed 2022; recent amendments not checked. Localisation scope from prior knowledge.
§1Summary
- Synopsis
Azerbaijan's personal data law regulating collection, processing and protection of personal data, with consent-based transfers and government oversight.
- Key themes
- Unique features
Distinguishes 'open' and 'confidential' data; cross-border transfer generally requires written consent; localisation requirement for data processed in national information systems.
- SaaS relevance
Applies where a SaaS provider processes personal data of people in Azerbaijan; transfers generally need consent.
§2Obligations
- Extraterritorial
- Limited
- Breach notification
- None
- DPO
- No
- Cross-border transfers
- Written consent unless open data; localisation for certain information systems
§3Dates
- Key dates
- Adopted
- In force
§4Text and authority
- Text
- Authoritative text e-qanun.az
- Authority
- Ministry of Digital Development and Transport
§5Where it applies
- Domestic law of
- Azerbaijan
§6Sources and verification
- Verification
Low confidence.
Partly verified
Low confidence.DLA Piper page last reviewed 2022; recent amendments not checked. Localisation scope from prior knowledge.